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As the “science of reading” movement has spread, and leveled texts have come under fire. Here’s why.
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Author Retired SPED educator
2moAs a retired SPED reading teacher, I can tell you this is just another fad coming back around. Even in the SOR training, it promotes variety in instruction. That leveled reader may be the stepping stone a student really needs to make those connections! Reading instruction should include EVERYTHING that helps the kids.
Education, Science Industry and Healthcare
2moThe lost skill of phonics is a huge issue for our current students! While I’m at it, so are times table memorization and mental math…but I digress. As a science teacher, I find that students need to be reading more informational texts instead of “sing songy”, pieces and poems and novel after novel. The job sector predicts more need in all science related fields. Instead of the “science of reading”, how about reading more Science!